Learning Strategy and Students’ Perception of Different Learning Options in a Blended Learning Environment - A Case Study of a First Year Engineering Course

B. Schmidt

2013

Abstract

This case study presents a teaching strategy for an engineering dynamics course using a range of different learning options supporting different learning styles. The teaching strategy was implemented in a blended learning environment by combining traditional lectures with online resources. A set of questionnaire was given to evaluate the students’ perception of the different learning options. The study shows that the students found online pencasts very useful as a means to increase the outcome of studying a traditional textbook. In addition, the implementation of an electronic audience response system to enhance active learning by peer instruction in combination with traditional lecturing was highly appreciated by the students. Finally, the study indicates that according to the students the proposed teaching strategy leads to increased motivation and engagement in their study.

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Schmidt B. (2013). Learning Strategy and Students’ Perception of Different Learning Options in a Blended Learning Environment - A Case Study of a First Year Engineering Course . In Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU, ISBN 978-989-8565-53-2, pages 321-330. DOI: 10.5220/0004382003210330


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author={B. Schmidt},
title={Learning Strategy and Students’ Perception of Different Learning Options in a Blended Learning Environment - A Case Study of a First Year Engineering Course},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU,},
year={2013},
pages={321-330},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0004382003210330},
isbn={978-989-8565-53-2},
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TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU,
TI - Learning Strategy and Students’ Perception of Different Learning Options in a Blended Learning Environment - A Case Study of a First Year Engineering Course
SN - 978-989-8565-53-2
AU - Schmidt B.
PY - 2013
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DO - 10.5220/0004382003210330